Rumbling and tumbling

Once the hottest part of the day is over, afternoons are a great time to take Charlotte to the park. She's sure to draw a crowd.

The local kids just love her (and I watch both them and her to make sure things don't get too rough).

Today they asked if I'd take Charlotte off leash and let her chase them around the park. I did and she did. Boy, did she!

They had her chasing sticks and shoes and each other -- and then they lie in the grass wrestle with her.

Eventually one kid's little sister showed up. It looked like she was telling one of them to come home. She ended up staying and playing with Charlotte too.

But soon Mom showed up and insisted they all go home.

Charlotte was sad to see them go. She even tried to follow them at first. But, when they were gone, she followed me home, trotted up and stairs and headed right for her water bowl.

Those are the best kinds of trips to the park! She plays hard and I just sit back and watch.